Membership Criteria
for Full Members

Full Member: A Franchisor who has met with the Irish Franchise Association membership criteria and given full accreditation

For franchisors whose business has been running successfully for at least two years and with a minimum of three established franchisees in Ireland. Franchisors must show that they have proven their franchise concept, use an ethically constructed contract and offer documents that present a fair picture.

Checklist of documentation and information required for Full membership:

Completed Application Form.

Bank references – confirming the franchisor continues to meet terms & conditions of their banking arrangements.

Copies of Operations Manual and Training Schedule, for inspection and return.

Current legal agreement with franchisees (or master licence agreement) for review in order to assess whether the system is a bona fide BFF (Business Format Franchise) and complies with the Association’s Code of Ethics, etc.

List of franchisees (names, addresses, emails, commencement dates.)

Current prospectus/info pack for franchisees.

Confirmation of pilot/proven operation in Ireland, satisfactory evidence of business liquidity and viability, and confirmation that the Directors have never been adjudged guilty of bankruptcy offences or deemed to be unsuitable to become company Directors (i.e., restricted or disqualified.)

Membership

Full Members